Denver Broncos select no undrafted free agents for initial 53-man roster

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Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Denver Broncos select no undrafted free agents for initial 53-man roster
Summary

The Denver Broncos finalized their initial 53-man roster on August 30, 2026, without naming any undrafted free agents to the squad. This outcome marks only the second time in 23 years that the team has excluded undrafted players from its season-opening roster. Several prospects, including Kolbe Katsis, Taurean York, Gaven Ortega, Tyler Miller, and Dallen Bentley, were under consideration but did not make the primary cut. The team intends to prioritize these players for the 17-man practice squad, pending they clear waivers. Practice squad assignments are expected to be finalized on August 31. Denver continues preparations for their regular season opener against Kansas City, scheduled for September 14.

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  • No undrafted free agents made the Denver Broncos initial 53-man roster for 2026.
  • This is the second time in 23 years the team has omitted undrafted rookies.
  • Kolbe Katsis, Taurean York, Gaven Ortega, Tyler Miller, and Dallen Bentley are practice squad candidates.
  • The practice squad will be finalized on August 31 following the waiver process.
  • The Broncos season opener against Kansas City is set for September 14.
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For just the second time in the last 23 years, the Denver Broncos do not have an undrafted free agent on their initial 53-man roster.

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